The National Council of Teachers of English, in partnership with the
International Reading Association, has produced Rationales for
Challenged Books , a CD-ROM designed for teachers facing
censorship. More than 200 frequently taught K-12 literary works are
covered, with an emphasis on middle and high school. Discussions for
each book cover: the appropriate grade level and audience for the book;
a plot summary; literary quality; possible objections and
counterarguments; and teaching ideas. Cost: $39.95; $29.95 for NCTE
members. For more information, contact: National Council of Teachers of
English, 1111 W. Kenyon Rd., Urbana, IL 61801-1096; (877) 369-6283.

World War I.

Michael Brown, a Providence, R.I., teacher, explores World War I's
Western Front in a CD-ROM, Cease Not To Cry . The multimedia
production consists of music, poetry, historical notes, and photographs
from five major areas of the war: the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Ypres,
Meuse-Argonne, and Verdun. Cost: $19.95, plus $2 shipping. For more
information, contact: Michael Brown, Wheeler School, 216 Hope St.,
Providence, RI 02906.

The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development has
released Only the Best: 1998-99 Annual Guide to the Highest-Rated
Educational Software and Multimedia. Program descriptions include
information about grade level, cost, and hardware requirements; the
guide also lists organizations that have reviewed products. Cost: $29;
$25 for members. Contact: Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development at (800) 933-2723 or (703) 578-9600.

Vol. 10, Issue 8, Page 76

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